Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind art, wine, antiques, or exploring the great outdoors, Southernmost Illinois can take you there. The trails begin in the rolling Southern Illinois countryside where you can sip your way along and discover truly surprising and authentic wine culture on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Bed and Breakfasts, cabins and cottage rentals dot the region and are great launching pads for wine tasting, hiking or biking enthusiasts. Nearby, the Shawnee National Forest offers hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and some of the best fishing. Breathtaking. Natural Beauty. And Adventure.

In 1996, the Ohio River Scenic Byway was designated one of the original 14 National Scenic Byways in the United States.

You’re invited to visit us anytime throughout the year. It’s easy to get here from Interstates 57 or 24. We’re less than three hours from St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, or Evansville. We are eager to assist you in any way to make your stay in Southernmost Illinois memorable.